Available linux distribution

I strongly recommend new user to use Ubuntu distribution.

Distribution	Description
64 Studio	Attempts to specialize in audio and video production on x86-64 workstations.
AbulÉdu	French. Designed for data processing in educational establishments.
AGNULA	Former DeMuDi for multimedia production
Baltix	Ubuntu based distribution for Lithuanian and Latvian people. Supported languages are Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Russian, English, Norwegian and other around Baltic region. Main language is Lithuanian.
BeatrIX	A compact distribution from the Czech Republic that focuses on providing a user-friendly desktop environment.
Behördendesktop	A Debian-based public Linux distribution developed by the German Federal Office for Information Security.
Corel Linux	Commercial. Short-lived desktop distribution, bought by Xandros Linux.
Damn Small Linux	A desktop Linux distribution designed to be extremely lightweight and run on less powerful hardware.
Dreamlinux	A Brazilian Linux distribution.
Elive	A Live CD and Distribution featuring Enlightenment as the only window manager. Aims to be intuitive and easy to use.
Finnix	A small system administration Live CD that is available for multiple architectures.
Freespire	A Debian-based, community-driven and -supported project tied to the commercial Linspire distribution.
Gibraltar	Commercial. Router/firewall distribution.
gnuLinEx	A distribution promoted by the government of Extremadura, Spain.
grml	Live CD for system recovery
Hikarunix	A distribution solely for studying and playing the game of Go. Based on Damn Small Linux.
Kanotix	An installable live CD for desktop usage using KDE, focusing on convenient scripts and GUI for ease of use.
Knoppix	The first Live CD (later DVD) version of Debian GNU/Linux.
Kurumin	Earlier, it was a version of the Knoppix distribution, modified with Debian and designed for Brazilian users.
LEAF Project	The Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distribution for routers, firewalls and other appliances.
LiMux	An ISO 9241 industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the City of Munich, Germany.
Linspire	Commercial. Desktop-oriented distribution, previously called Lindows. Focuses on a proprietary software application manager obtained via a paid (CNR) subscription. Bought by Xandros Linux.
Maemo	A development platform for hand held devices such as the Nokia N800, N810 and Nokia N900 Internet Tablets and other Linux-based devices.
Maryan Linux	Based on Ubuntu. Uses Enlightenment as its default window manager, also has Fluxbox and Pekwm ready to use. It is aimed at users migrating from Microsoft Windows.
MEPIS	Focuses on ease of use. Also includes lightweight variant called antiX. antiX is meant to be used on older computers with limited hardware.
Neopwn	Debian based network penetration-testing distribution for mobile phones.
NepaLinux	A Debian and Morphix based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali language computing.
OpenZaurus	Debian packages and ROM image for the Sharp Zaurus PDA. Replaced by Ångström distribution.
Outernet Server	A modified version of Debian that installs pre-configured and is specifically meant for a High speed multimedia Networks.
Parsix	Optimized for personal computers
Progeny Componentized Linux	Distribution from Progeny Linux Systems which was also founded by Debian founder Ian Murdock.
Pure:dyne	pure:dyne is a Debian based operating system developed to provide media artists with a complete set of tools for realtime audio and video processing.
Rxart	Desktop-oriented distribution. Focused on providing proprietary software.
Sacix	A Debian Pure Blend originally created to support the educational and free software diffusion goals of the Telecentres project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Salgix	Distribution developed and maintained by GMSI (Gemini Microsystems International) for its line of Visual Computing workstations.
Santa Fe Linux	A commercial distribution by New Mexico Software. Discontinued.
sidux	Multilingual desktop-oriented Live CD based on Debian unstable.
Skolelinux	A distribution from Norway. It is provided as a thin client distribution for schools.
Sunwah Linux	A Chinese distribution
Symphony OS	Includes the Mezzo desktop environment. Previous versions were based on Knoppix.
The Linux Router Project	A defunct floppy-based distribution for routers and firewalls. Supplanted by LEAF Project.
Ubuntu	A distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd as well as receiving major funding from South African Mark Shuttleworth. Aims to offer a complete and polished desktop on a single CD.
Ulteo	Virtual desktop project
UserLinux	Commercial distribution that would have included GNOME. Short-lived.
Xandros Open Circulation Edition	Based on Xandros 3.0 Standard Edition. DVD burning is disabled and CD burning is restricted to a maximum speed of 4X.
Xebian	For the Xbox home gaming console.